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No benefit in DVT prevention when compression stockings used in addition to fondaparinux
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Jul;89(7):887-92
TKA: Compression stockings provide no improvement in postoperative swelling and pain
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Feb;21(2):388-92. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-1963-0. Epub 2012 Mar 28
Limb circumference and volume with and without compression stockings after minor knee arthroscopy
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Apr 9;20(1):161. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2540-1
Ankle injury stocking compression aids recovery in ankle fracture patients
Bone Joint J. 2014 Aug;96-B(8):1062-9
Compressive versus noncompressive stockings in the treatment of a lateral ankle sprain
Am J Emerg Med. 2014 Sep;32(9):1005-10
Improved quality of life with elastic compression stocking treatment of ankle sprains
Injury. 2012 Jul;43(7):1079-83. Epub 2012 Feb 23
Mechanical compression effective in reduction of thrombosis after hip arthroplasty
Ryan MG, Westrich GH, Potter HG, Sharrock N, Maun LM, Macaulay W, Katkin P, Sculco TP, Salvati EA.
Simultaneous vs. alternate compression systems for prevention of DVT after TKA
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2015 Oct;21(7):653-60.
Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Jun;94(6):729-34
Preventing Venous Thromboembolism after THA
JAMA. 1994: 271(22): 1780-1785.
No difference in infection rate between compression vs. elevation protocol in ankle ORIF
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2018 Dec;44(6):947-956. doi: 10.1007/s00068-017-0892-5
Mobile compression device vs. heparin for prevention of thromboembolic events after THA
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Mar;92(3):527-35
Portable compression device in addition to LMWH lowers DVT rate after TKA
J Arthroplasty. 2008 Dec;23(8):1122-7. Epub 2008 Apr 2
Percutaneous compression plate improves intertrochanteric fracture outcomes
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Sep;89(9):1210-7
Similar thromboprohpylaxis with simultaneous & alternate sequential compression devices
Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Dec;6(4):468-75.
Comparison of rigid brace, soft brace, and no brace for osteoporotic compression fractures
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Dec 3;96(23):1959-66. doi:
No significant effect of compressive stockings on PROMs and swelling after hindfoot & ankle surgery
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Feb;39(2):210-218
No clinical benefit of cold compression therapy vs. cold packs after shoulder arthroscopy
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2016 Jul;24(7):2209-15.